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Auto FeaturesHyundai Veracruz 2007The latest market segment tackled by Hyundai litres of cargo volume behind the front seats. The third-row seat foldsis the large crossover utility vehicle, and the Veracruz takes flat into the floor in 50/50 fashion, making for easy luggage loading.the currently accepted approach of three rows of seating for Veracruz comes in two models, GLS and Limited. In addition to a fullseven passengers, and adds to it what we are coming to expect from range of active and passive safety equipment, the GLS offers automaticHyundai – quality and a lot of standard equipment for the price. temperature control, power windows, mirrors, driver’s seat, locks andThe 3.8-litre V6 from the Azera sedan resides under the hood, and sunroof, leather seats and trim, and XM satellite radio, all for $39,995.its 260 horses drive through Hyundai’s first six-speed automatic and The Limited adds premium leather, upgraded Infinity surround-soundstandard “Torque-on-Demand” all-wheel drive that proactively deliversaudio with ten speakers, rear-seat DVD entertainment, power tailgate,torque to all four wheels under acceleration.steering column and pedals, 115-volt power outlet, and much more, allThe interior of the Veracruz was obviously the main priority in the for $45,995.overall package, as it is nicely designed, well-equipped and very The Veracruz represents great value in a large CUV, with lots of equipmentroomy. Indeed, it is the most capacious in its class, with some 2,458and room for the money.Specs VERACRUZ...............................................................Price is MSRP before freight and PDI and applicable taxes. Please consult OpenRoad Hyundai for complete details.• Base price: $39,995• Body type: 4-door, 7-passenger SUV• Layout: front-engine, AWD• Engine: 3.8-litre, DOHC 24-valve V6• Horsepower: 260 @ 6,500• Transmission: 6-spd automaticwith shiftronic• Brakes: 4-wheel disc, ABS, EBD• Length: 4,840 mm (190.6 in)• Width: 1,945 mm (76.6 in)• Height: 1,806 mm (71.1 in)• Wheelbase: 2,804 mm (110.4 in)• Weight: 2,010 kg (4,431 lbs)• Fuel Economy: (city/hwy) 13.9/9L/100 kms• Warranty: (mo/kms) 60/100,000limited comprehensive and powertrainOpenRoad driver |20